Cozumel climate
Year-round heat and hurricane seasons call for cooling and storm planning
The Cozumel station baseline reports a January mean of 24.9 degrees Celsius, August mean of 30.0, annual precipitation of about 1,248.9 millimeters, March precipitation of 45.8, and October precipitation of 220.9.
The record is 1991-2019 and one station rather than a current 1991-2020 neighborhood normal. Inspect air conditioning, shade, ventilation, roof, windows, drainage, hurricane protection, salt, power, water, and the route to care.
Living through the seasons
Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.
- Overall Comfort
- Good
3.3 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 86°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 0 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Excellent
Warm · 86°F
Excellent
4.8 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 76°F / 24°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 0 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Excellent
Fair
Excellent
4.7 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 79%
- Comfortable Months
- 1 months
- Solar Exposure
- 2028 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Poor
Good
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.7 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 6.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Jan
- Toughest Months
- Oct, Jun, Aug
- Heat Risk
- Low
- Drought Risk
- Medium (0.4-0.6)
- Weather Volatility
- Strong
Good · 6.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Very Good
4 / 5
Cozumel in everyday life
Could Cozumel work for you?
What may work well
- The island station provides a local baseline for heat and rain.
- Cozumel has strong marine, cultural, and indoor choices.
What to think about
- The period is 1991-2019 rather than a current 30-year normal.
- Heat, humidity, hurricanes, salt, drainage, power, and water require attention.
Choose Cozumel for the whole year
Inspect cooling and ventilation
Review HVAC, windows, shade, ventilation, roof, filters, humidity, power, and water.
Price coastal resilience
Ask about drainage, surge, shutters, roof, salt, storm coverage, insurance, and safe routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair marine recreation with museums, library, Planetario, meals, calls, and home activities during heat or storms.
Questions retirees ask
Is Cozumel hot year round?
The local baseline shows a January mean near 24.9 degrees Celsius and an August mean near 30.0. Cooling, water, shade, and hurricane planning matter.
What should I inspect before buying?
Review air conditioning, ventilation, shade, roof, windows, drainage, surge, shutters, salt, power, water, and insurance.
Cozumel's climate choice depends on cooling, ventilation, water, drainage, hurricane and salt protection, power, indoor options, and routes that remain manageable through heat and storms.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- World Resources Institute (WRI)
Used for Drought Risk
Checked 2026-07-13
- NOAA IBTrACS
Used for Weather Volatility
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